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Does everyone’s mind wander at some point during the day? And what happens to us, and our lives, when we daydream? Show more
Can you pass world health expert Hans Rosling’s Ignorance Test? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
Europe's Negative Interest Bonds
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Buy some bonds and European governments actually charge you to own them. Why? Also, floating boaters: the exclusive world of the super-rich and their even more super yachts. Show more
Witness History
The Khmer Rouge take power
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In April 1975 the four-year rule of the brutal Khmer Rouge began in Cambodia. Youk Chhang survived. He was just 14 years old at the time. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Russell Crowe on directing The Water Diviner, Tracey Emin's unmade bed and Indian director Vidhu Vinod Chopra on his debut Hollywood project Broken Horses. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Medicine from the middle ages, Women's advances in Saudi Arabia, Hillary Clinton's presidential nomination campaign, How deep are Pope Francis's reforms?
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world is our Newsroom, join us as we find out what is happening right now around the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Congolese Soldier and US Photographer
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The female soldier from Congo whose beauty captivated American photographer, Michael Christopher Brown. She left behind her secrets in a photo album. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Chief Executive, Save the Children UK - Justin Forsyth
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Is it time to offer humanitarian assistance in a different, better way? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Does everyone’s mind wander at some point during the day? And what happens to us, and our lives, when we daydream? Show more
Can you pass world health expert Hans Rosling’s Ignorance Test? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Nobel Laureate Guenter Grass dies
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
German writer Guenter Grass dies at 87; should the UN ban so-called ‘killer robots’?; why vinyl is back in vogue Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Would President Hillary Clinton be an inspirational symbol for women? Also, ahead of the UK election, what is it like being a British student? Plus, stories of male depression. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
Europe's Negative Interest Bonds
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Buy some bonds and European governments actually charge you to own them. Why? Also, floating boaters: the exclusive world of the super-rich and their even more super yachts. Show more
We speak to the co-creator of the #BlackLivesMatter hashtag and twitter users tell us their reactions to the killing of Walter Scott Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Conversation
Midwives: Esther Madudu and Eija Pessinen
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Holding a mobile phone torch in your mouth to deliver a baby at night - a Ugandan midwife shares birth experiences with a midwife from Finland. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Ricci heiress convicted of Swiss tax fraud
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Discovery
The Teenage Brain: Sarah-Jayne Blakemore
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A cognitive neuroscientist unlocks the mysteries of the teenage brain Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Congolese Soldier and US Photographer
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The female soldier from Congo whose beauty captivated American photographer, Michael Christopher Brown. She left behind her secrets in a photo album. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Rubio Joins White House Race
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Marco Rubio seeks Republican presidential nomination; Isabel Allende pays tribute to Eduardo Galeano; Drama at the Paris-Roubaix cycle race Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Chief Executive, Save the Children UK - Justin Forsyth
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineIs it time to offer humanitarian assistance in a different, better way? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Conversation
Midwives: Esther Madudu and Eija Pessinen
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Holding a mobile phone torch in your mouth to deliver a baby at night - a Ugandan midwife shares birth experiences with a midwife from Finland. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Ricci heiress convicted of Swiss tax fraud
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Discovery
The Teenage Brain: Sarah-Jayne Blakemore
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A cognitive neuroscientist unlocks the mysteries of the teenage brain Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Rubio Enters Presidency Race
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
As Republican Senator Marco Rubio joins the long race for the US Presidency, we speak to Angie Holan, editor of the Politifact website about whether he's a real contender. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Congolese Soldier and US Photographer
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The female soldier from Congo whose beauty captivated American photographer, Michael Christopher Brown. She left behind her secrets in a photo album. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Is There A New Nuclear Arms Race?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Despite reducing their nuclear stockpiles both Russia and the US have committed huge sums to upgrade their remaining arsenals. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Ever wondered how to make the Chinese laugh? Comedian Des Bishop has learnt Mandarin to take his jokes to China to find out. Show more
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
